15 courses with the subject EDWN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EDWN 600Individual Development and Effective Practice (3 cr.)
This course provides a conceptual framework for planning, instructing, and assessing student learning based on professional practices. Students will investigate theories of learning and behavior and will apply those theories in instructional design and management of student behavior. Students learn to develop and reflect on lesson plans infused with research-based teaching strategies designed to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom. Students will integrate their knowledge of state standards and effective teaching methodologies related to developmental levels, learning styles, research-based learning strategies, and assessment to develop practices that promote learner engagement and skill development for all learners.
This course provides students with the legal and historical perspectives of education to gain an understanding of current roles and responsibilities of a teacher. Students will integrate their knowledge of state standards and effective teaching methodologies related to developmental levels, learning styles, research-based learning strategies, assessment, and classroom management to develop practices that promote learner engagement and skill development for all learners. Students will discuss the impact that positive and productive communication has in building partnerships with families and colleagues to address learners’ social and academic needs. Self-evaluation and professional reflection pertaining to one’s practice as a means of ongoing professional learning will be infused throughout the course.
EDWN 604Content Methods for Elementary and Middle School (3 cr.)
This course is designed to equip elementary and middle school candidates with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary for effective teaching in diverse classroom settings. Focused on best practices in reading and writing instruction and content methods across language arts, math, science, and social studies, this course integrates research based instructional strategies to address standards in the core content areas. This course explores components of the reading development process including the teaching of phonics and state requirements under Act 20. Students will utilize state standards and effective teaching strategies to develop an integrated curriculum unit that aligns with state standards in each subject area while fostering interdisciplinary connections and promoting meaningful learning experiences for students.
EDWN 605Special Education Law and Effective Practice (3 cr.)
This course reviews key state and federal legislation leading up to and including the previous Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and current Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This course examines the special education eligibility criteria with emphasis on the development and practical application of the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Students will determine which assessments to use to determine educational eligibility for special education and will participate in an assessment simulation using the Woodcock-Johnson IV Test of Academic Achievement and other assessments relevant to their area of concentration. Students will investigate a variety of proactive behavior management strategies and positive and productive communication skills that can be applied to teaching and learning. This course also examines the process of completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for a student at the student candidate’s declared certification subject area and age level.
This course examines the components of the reading development process from a K-12 perspective. An overview of the state requirements for teaching phonics as well as ACT 31 and American Indian history will also be provided. Community resources to help support minority students will be explored. Culturally responsive strategies for teaching and supporting minority students and students in poverty will also be explored. Research-based teaching strategies and the use of assistive technology and augmentative communication will be addressed. Lesson planning with a focus on individual student strengths and needs will also be practiced.
EDWN 608Academic and Behavior Management for the Child with Disabilities (3 cr.)
This course provides a conceptual framework for planning, instructing, and assessing student learning. Students will learn to develop and reflect on lesson plans infused with research-based teaching strategies designed to meet the needs of all students in the classroom. Students will evaluate examples of instruction and learn to assess student progress and growth in order to identify necessary adjustments to instruction, content and support. Students will understand that effective student engagement during instruction is a key strategy to managing classroom behaviors.
The Student Teaching experience provides a practical field experience through collaborative partnerships with school districts that can offer students extended access to experienced teachers and administrators capable of modeling educational excellence, community engagement, and leadership. Students who can render acquired knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to engage in caring, reflective, and effective teaching practices will integrate and demonstrate the utilization of theory and practice in diverse educational settings with high quality, personalized supervision, and professional guidance. This course provides teacher candidates an opportunity to demonstrate proficiency of each of the Wisconsin Teaching Standards (WTS) while collaborating with a team which includes the course instructor, the Cooperating Teacher from a local school district, and the Educate Pathways Supervisor.
EDWN 640Leadership, Curriculum Development, and Supervision (3 cr.)
This course provides a conceptual framework for effective instructional leadership, differentiated by administrator certification area, which focuses on the identification of program strengths and needs, professional development strategies for improvement, and program assessment that includes targeted student learning outcomes. Candidates will critically examine structures and values of current leadership models, practices and systems, and identify social change through innovative leadership vision.
EDWN 641School District Operations and Leadership (3 cr.)
In this course, students will engage in activities, discussions, assignments, and presentations that will provide perspectives and enhance the understanding of school district operations as they relate to culture, professional development, safety, efficiency, budgeting, school, and community relations as well as the political, social, and legal dimensions of leadership decision- making. The course will offer a critical examination of a wide range of topics central to educational administration, and their application to the field of educational administration.
EDWN 642School Business Administrator Practicum (3 cr.)
This course serves as the internship experience for the School Business Administrator candidate. It provides relevant background knowledge and field experience for candidates seeking the Wisconsin Department of Instruction School Business Administrator administrative license. The central focus of this practicum experience is the application of knowledge, skills, and processes that a School Business Administrator needs to acquire in order to effectively serve in the role. The practicum consists of a field service component and an online learning component with other practicum participants.
This course serves as the internship experience for the Director of Instruction candidate. It provides relevant background knowledge and field experience for candidates seeking the Wisconsin Department of Instruction Director of Instruction administrative license. The central focus of this practicum experience is the application of knowledge, skills, and processes that a Director of Instruction needs to acquire in order to effectively serve in the role. The practicum consists of a field service component and an online learning component with other practicum participants.
EDWN 644Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Practicum (3 cr.)
This course serves as the internship experience for the Director of Special Education and Pupil Services candidate. It provides relevant background knowledge and field experience for candidates seeking the Wisconsin Department of Instruction Director of Special Education and Pupil Services administrative license. The central focus of this practicum experience is the application of knowledge, skills, and processes that a School Business Administrator needs to acquire in order to effectively serve in the role. The practicum consists of a field service component and an online learning component with other practicum participants.
This course serves as the internship experience for the Principal candidate. It provides relevant background knowledge and field experience for candidates seeking the Wisconsin Department of Instruction Principal administrative license. The central focus of this practicum experience is the application of knowledge, skills, and processes that a Principal needs to acquire in order to effectively serve in the role. The practicum consists of a field service component and an online learning component with other practicum participants.
This course serves as the internship experience for the Superintendent candidate. It provides relevant background knowledge and field experience for candidates seeking the Wisconsin Department of Instruction Superintendent administrative license. The central focus of this practicum experience is the application of knowledge, skills, and processes that a Superintendent needs to acquire in order to effectively serve in the role. The practicum consists of a field service component and an online learning component with other practicum participants.
